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Xometry Add-In for SOLIDWORKS Updated

GAITHERSBURG, MD, Sep 28, 2017 – Xometry, the leading manufacturing on-demand platform, today announced the latest update to its instant quoting Add-In for SOLIDWORKS, the Dassault Systèmes premier CAD software program. The Xometry Add-In for SOLIDWORKS enables users to get instant price, lead time, and manufacturability feedback while ordering custom parts, all within one integrated CAD workspace. The new version of the Add-In is faster and has enhanced integration with SOLIDWORKS to detect more part features and design specifications.

Xometry’s one-stop shop for manufacturing on demand instantly connects engineers and designers to the optimal manufacturing solution at the best price across a wide range of capabilities, including CNC machining, sheet metal, professional 3D printing and Urethane casting.

“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship and broaden our integration with SOLIDWORKS as an approved solutions partner, making the process of getting feedback and pricing on your parts faster and more seamless,” said Scott Rothrock, chief technology officer, Xometry. “Our enhanced integration with SOLIDWORKS now saves the engineer additional time with auto-population of thread and insert specifications. We’ve also added a comprehensive user manual to provide details on Add-In functionality including seven easy-to-follow tutorials to help users get familiarized with the Add-In tools. The Xometry Add-In continues to make ordering custom parts faster and easier than ever.”

Xometry is driving the business of American manufacturing through a proprietary machine learning-based software platform which offers on-demand manufacturing to a diverse customer base ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies like BMW and General Electric. We provide product designers and engineers the most efficient way to source high-quality custom parts, with 24/7 access to instant pricing, expected lead time, and manufacturability feedback. Xometry orchestrates a nationwide network of hundreds of partner manufacturing facilities that enables it to maintain consistently fast lead times while offering a broad array of capabilities, including CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, and casting to its customers.